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Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is often referred to as Carmel, is on the Monterey Peninsula in northern California. The area is known for its spectacular scenery along the Pacific Coast and the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. Carmel-by-the-Sea has a rich history in the arts and hosts an art festival each year. Two campgrounds are in Carmel itself. Two more are within a 20-minute drive to the north.

Carmel By the River RV Park

Carmel By the River RV Park (carmelrv.com) is along the banks of the Carmel River and has full hook-up sites for RVs. Amenities include a recreation hall with lounge area, arcade games and air hockey, pool and ping-pong tables. Restrooms, showers and a general store with groceries and RV supplies are on the grounds, and groups can take advantage of a club room with a full kitchen. The campground is five miles from the center of Carmel and Carmel Beach. It is eight miles from the city of Monterey and nine miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Saddle Mountain RV Park and Campground

Saddle Mountain RV Park and Campground (carmelcamping.com) in Carmel offers campers the option of tent sites or a limited number of full hook-up sites for RVs. Guests are advised to call in advance for the larger RV sites. Each campsite has a barbecue grill. Saddle Mountain also offers plenty of recreational options, including a large heated swimming pool with sun deck, as well as a playground, basketball courts, volleyball court, horseshoe pits and arcade games. Hiking paths are also on the grounds, as are showers, restrooms and outside sinks.

Veteran's Memorial Park

Ten minutes north of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Veteran's Memorial Park (monterey.org/rec), owned and operated by the city of Monterey, has 40 campsites on its 50 acres. Each site has a fire pit and table. There are no connections, but water is available at faucets scattered throughout the grounds. Restrooms and showers are also provided. The park's recreational facilities include a basketball court, hiking trails and a large field for activities such as Frisbee, softball and kite flying. The park is a mile from downtown Monterey and 1.5 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Marina Dunes RV Park

Less than 20 minutes north of Carmel-by-the-Sea, in the town of Marina, the Marina Dunes RV Park (marinadunesrv.com) has patios, picnic tables, barbecue grills, propane service and fireplaces at all of its sites. Both tent sites and full hook-up sites for RVs are available. Other amenities include restrooms, showers, dump station, playgrounds, gift shop and coffee bar. The park also has a clubhouse that features a fireplace, kitchen, pool table and arcade games. Various themed events are held at the park, including wine tastings and hot-dog barbecues.

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